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TP-Link Deco X50 and Deco X55 AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6
Deco X50 and Deco X55 are AX3000 whole-home mesh Wi-Fi 6 systems. Both list 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, three Gigabit ports on every unit and TP-Link HomeShield. They differ in pack choice and in the finish and antenna count TP-Link describes. Deco X50 is offered here as a 3-pack. Deco X55 is offered as a single unit or a 3-pack. Use the comparison table to choose.
Quick Glance
Key Features
AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 mesh
Both systems are dual-band AX3000: 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz (802.11ax, HE160) and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (802.11ax). 2×2 MU-MIMO, OFDMA and 4 streams are listed, and TP-Link states the system connects over 150 devices. Each unit has 3 Gigabit ports with WAN/LAN auto-sensing.
Whole-home coverage that grows
TP-Link states that one unit covers up to 2,500 sq ft, for 1-3 bedroom houses. Units link as one network with one Wi-Fi name, AI-Driven Mesh and optional Ethernet backhaul. Roaming switches in under 0.3 second, and every Deco model works with every other, so you can add more units later.
HomeShield security and app control
HomeShield Parental Controls and HomeShield QoS are listed, along with real-time IoT protection and a malicious site blocker. Both list an SPI firewall, WPA3-Personal, guest networks and OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP VPN server and client. Setup and management use the Deco app, at home or away.
Detailed Specifications
Specifications are taken from TP-Link's UAE product page for Deco X50 and Deco X55. Where a figure differs between models it is shown per model. Rows that TP-Link does not list are left out rather than assumed.
Need-to-Know
Deco X50 and Deco X55 share the same AX3000 speeds, ports and HomeShield features. The choice is the pack: Deco X50 is offered as a 3-pack, and Deco X55 as a single unit for a smaller home or a 3-pack for more coverage.
- Deco X50 is offered here as a 3-pack only. Deco X55 is offered as a single unit and as a 3-pack.
- TP-Link states 2,500 sq ft for a single unit and publishes no coverage figure for a 3-pack, so none is given here.
- TP-Link lists Deco X50 with 2 internal antennas on hardware V1.0 to V2.0 and 3 on V3.0. Ask us which version is supplied if this matters to you.
- Some Deco X55 features depend on software version: TP-Link notes that further software upgrades may be required for feature availability.
| Part Number | Units in the box | Design | Internal antennas per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deco X50 (3-pack) | 3 units, 3 power adapters, 1 Ethernet cable | Pure white | 2 (hardware V1.0 to V2.0) or 3 (V3.0) |
| Deco X55 (1-pack) | 1 unit, 1 power adapter, 1 Ethernet cable | Pure white and black | 2 |
| Deco X55 (3-pack) | 3 units, 3 power adapters, 1 Ethernet cable | Pure white and black | 2 |
All three list AX3000 Wi-Fi 6, 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 3 Gigabit ports per unit, HomeShield, the Deco app, and CE, FCC and RCM certification.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Three options on one page, so you can compare the X50 3-pack, the X55 single unit and the X55 3-pack side by side.
- AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 speeds with three Gigabit ports on every unit.
- HomeShield security and parental controls, managed from the Deco app.
- Our team can help you choose how many units your home needs.
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
TP-Link lists the same AX3000 speeds, three Gigabit ports per unit and HomeShield for both. The differences it describes are the finish (pure white for X50, pure white and black for X55) and the antennas: 2 internal on X55, and 2 or 3 on X50 depending on hardware version.
TP-Link states that one unit covers up to 2,500 sq ft, for 1-3 bedroom houses. It publishes no coverage figure for a 3-pack. Units link into one network and you can add more, so tell us about your floor plan and we will help you choose.
Yes. TP-Link states that Deco is compatible with every other Deco model to form a mesh network, so you can add more Decos later to extend coverage.
Yes. TP-Link lists optional Ethernet backhaul that works together with the wireless connection to link Deco units. Each unit has 3 Gigabit ports with WAN/LAN auto-sensing.
Install the Deco app on a phone running Android 5.0 or later or iOS 9.0 or later, connect the first Deco to your modem and power it on, then follow the in-app steps. Further Decos join the network automatically when powered on.
Not sure how many Deco units you need?
Tell us about your home and we will help you choose between Deco X50 and Deco X55, and between a single unit and a 3-pack.

